How noisy is your vehicle? Calgary drivers invited to take part in test

The city’s animal and bylaw services department is holding two public open houses in the next week to try out a noise snare prior to its deployment on Calgary streets.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, members of the public can find out how loud their vehicles are by cruising the city’s emergency vehicle track at 5811 23rd Ave. S.E. in their cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans and motorcycles.

Another session will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

The excessive vehicle noise provision was added to the traffic bylaw last year and sets the limit at 96 decibels.

At that level or higher, a $200 fine can be assessed.

The noise snare records video and audio of vehicles as they pass by. An on-board noise meter gives a reading of the volume level of the sounds emanating from vehicles, and the owner of those that reach or exceed 96 decibels will be contacted by a bylaw officer.

Starting May 31, the noise snare will be on city streets. Bylaw officers will give out warnings for the first month.

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